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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Virginia

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What Physical Therapy Technicians Do

PT Techs support Physical Therapists and PTAs in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

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Patient Support

Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility. Help with therapeutic equipment and modalities.

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Clinic Operations

Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments.

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Documentation

Record patient progress, schedule appointments, and support administrative functions under PT supervision.

Where PT Techs Work in Virginia

Virginia offers diverse PT settings from major hospital systems to specialized sports medicine clinics.

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Outpatient Clinics

Private PT practices, orthopedic clinics, and multi-specialty centers.

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Hospitals

Acute care, inpatient rehab, and post-surgical recovery units.

Sports Medicine

Athletic training facilities, sports rehab centers, and team clinics.

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Skilled Nursing

Long-term care facilities and home health agencies serving seniors.

Virginia PT Tech Salary Data

VA PT Techs earn 13% above national average. Location significantly impacts pay.

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Virginia (Major metro areas) $40K-$44K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Virginia (Suburban counties) $35K-$40K Balanced cost/salary
Central Virginia (Central regions) $31K-$37K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Virginia (Rural areas) $29K-$33K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Virginia

These healthcare systems and facilities actively hire Physical Therapy Technicians across Virginia.

Inova Health System

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📍 Northern Virginia

📞 703-289-2000

NoVA's dominant system

Sentara Healthcare

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📍 Hampton Roads

📞 757-455-7000

Tidewater region leader

VCU Health

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📍 Richmond

📞 804-828-9000

State's academic medical center

UVA Health

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📍 Charlottesville

📞 434-924-0000

Second academic center

Carilion Clinic

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📍 Roanoke

📞 540-981-7000

Western VA leader

Sentara Healthcare

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📍 Norfolk/Hampton Roads

📞 800-736-8272

Hampton Roads health leader

Virginia PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Virginia.

How does Northern Virginia's DC proximity affect PT careers?
Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria) is functionally part of DC metro. PT Techs can access both Virginia and DC job markets. NoVA wages are influenced by DC competition—higher than downstate Virginia but with significantly higher cost of living.
What makes Inova special for NoVA PT careers?
Inova dominates Northern Virginia healthcare with 5 hospitals and extensive outpatient services. They're the region's largest employer and set wage standards. Inova competes with DC and Maryland systems for workers, keeping compensation competitive. One employer can provide career-long opportunity in NoVA.
How do Virginia's academic centers compare?
VCU Health (Richmond) and UVA Health (Charlottesville) are Virginia's academic medical centers. VCU is more urban with Level 1 trauma; UVA is a classic university town. Both offer academic medicine exposure. VCU pays slightly more; UVA offers exceptional quality of life.
Is Virginia affordable outside Northern Virginia?
Yes, dramatically. Richmond, Hampton Roads, and especially western Virginia (Roanoke, Blacksburg) have cost of living 30-40% below NoVA. A PT Tech in Roanoke has purchasing power equivalent to someone earning $15K+ more in Arlington. Geography matters enormously for Virginia affordability.

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